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| BICYCLES |
| Bees modular bike transforms and adapts to your riding |
 | The Bees Bike has a completely modular design that lets you quickly change over from hardtail to full suspension. You can also adjust sizing and positioning with ease. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| New Smart Fortwo Cabrio lets you tear the roof off |
 | Smart has announced the new Fortwo Cabrio, describing it as "three cars in one." The two-seater can be adapted to suit the weather or the driver's mood. It can be used as a closed-top vehicle, with the roof open by way of a sliding canvas sunroof or with the roof removed entirely. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Guitar-Jo brings banjo sound to electric guitar |
 | After being unsatisfied with digital banjo simulations, guitarist Jon Langberg came up with the Guitar-Jo, an accessory that gives an electric six-string an identity crisis by making it sound like a banjo. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Knaus Tabbert brings the Caravisio caravan concept to reality (kind of) |
 | With a bit of inspiration from the slick, yacht-inspired Caravisio concept camper revealed in 2013, Knaus Tabbert has developed an all-new version of its Eurostar flagship caravan. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| The microbot designed to push all your buttons |
 | With the goal of letting button-operated legacy devices join the home automation bandwagon, South Korean startup Naran has come up with Microbot Push – a wireless robotic "finger" designed to operate standard buttons and switches. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. Moto X Style (Pure Edition) |
 | Back in 2013, the Galaxy Note 3 and Moto X were fighting in completely different weight (erm, size) classes. But after two years' worth of evolution, the Moto X has grown into a phablet that rivals the Note perhaps more than any other device. Let's see how the two latest models compare. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Ruder Trike lets you pedal and row at the same time |
 | We've already seen a few bicycles that attempt to provide riders with more exercise by having them pedal with their legs and arms. Ruder-Rad, however, believes that a two-wheeler is too unstable a platform for that kind of locomotion. That's why it's introducing the Ruder Trike. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| NASA teleconference on sea level change warns of rising oceans |
 | On Aug. 26, NASA held a media teleconference regarding current predictions on sea level rise, highlighting the risks to coastal populations in low-lying areas, and the inherent problems in creating reliable global models. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA tests Orion parachutes to breaking point |
 | NASA has been pushing the safety features on its next-generation Orion spacecraft to the extreme, as it carried out a dramatic parachute test. During the test, engineers staged the failure of various components of the descent system in order to see if it would still function. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Orison Energy's home batteries could make it cheaper to power your appliances |
 | Orison Energy plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign for its Tower and Panel home batteries. They charge up when utility rates are low, and provide power when the rates are high. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Tenativ offers storage and shelter with its tent in a bag |
 | Houston, Texas-based purveyor of outdoor gear Tenativ recently unveiled its one-person bag and tent combo named Moedal and Totem. The tent can reportedly be assembled within 30 seconds, and the product looks like it might appeal to casual campers and festival goers. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Viks celebrates its second birthday with carbon fiber |
 | In 2013, Estonian designer Indrek Narusk introduced the Viks, a limited-edition stainless steel fixed-gear commuter bike. Now, to celebrate the line's second anniversary, he's rolled out a carbon fiber version. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Robotic needle can be steered through tissue |
 | A robot-assisted system promises to make medical procedures that use needles more precise. It uses flexible needles that can be steered in real time to their target, thereby negating any issues with tissue and organ deformation that occurs during insertion. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| PowerPod moves power-metering from the cranks to the bars |
 | Reliable power meters can cost upwards of US$500 or even $1,000, making them out of reach for many weekend warriors looking to improve their performance. Velocomp is trying to change that with its PowerPod, a handlebar-mounted power meter designed to offer reasonably-priced tracking to the masses. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| VSSL Flask hides your favorite tipple inside a flashlight |
 | The amount of kit needed to go camping in the great outdoors can soon add up. Which means multi-purpose products can be an absolute godsend. The VSSL Flask is one such item, combining a flashlight, compass and a flask for discreetly storing a beverage of your choice. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Waste paper could be a new source of "green" lighter fluid |
 | Lighter fluid may be useful for getting barbecue briquettes lit, but it's not the most eco-friendly stuff in the world. A team of scientists are developing what could be a greener solution, however – cleaner-burning lighter fluid derived from discarded paper. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Backpack adapter delivers battery power to stomp's mains port |
 | Originally developed for last year's On timer pedal, a pedalboard clock created to help musicians manage time while performing, the 9 V Backpack from Züe Engineering allows a musician to quickly add battery power to a stomp without having to open up the casing. read more |
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 | Kit includes “Hybrid Cloud for Dummies†plus 3 other resources to help you find the right combination of public, private, and data center resources to empower your business. read more |
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